Successful Transitions
for vulnerable young people
A NEW PROGRAM is successfully connecting
disengaged young people with education
and employment.
The Successful Transitions program provides
intensive case management and mentoring for
17 to 24 year olds. Since it began in 2015, the
program has supported more than 150 young
people across Northern and Southern Adelaide,
the Mid North, Limestone Coast, Adelaide Hills
and Murray Mallee regions. Issues addressed
include mental health, drug and substance use,
low literacy and numeracy, and homelessness.
This year, the program will be expanded
to Whyalla.
Click here to read the Connected to
YOUth strategy for more information
about Successful Transitions
Jack’s story
After years in interstate care, Jack
(not his real name) moved to South
Australia to live with his mother. Socially
isolated, diagnosed with ADHD, autism,
and Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, Jack
had no school qualifications or work
experience. He wanted to find a job and
make friends. His Successful Transitions
mentor helped him develop a plan and
a social and health support network. He
joined the Creative Disabilities Program,
a social group that builds confidence
through acting and singing. Today, Jack
has found employment, has friends and
improved confidence, and is looking
forward to his future.
City home for Women’s Information Service
THE WOMEN’S Information Service (WIS) has
moved to the ground floor at 101 Grenfell
Street, Adelaide.
Friendly staff can provide information
and discuss issues with visitors
in a safe and confidential environment.
The WIS shopfront is now co-located with
the Office for Women, providing a single,
central stop for South Australian women to
access information about family, relationships,
health and wellbeing.
The WIS provides valuable information to
women online, by phone and in person.
Services include free internet and Wi-Fi,
a private space for discussions, and
useful reading material.
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Phone (08) 8303 0590 or 1800 188 158
Click here to visit the website
Visit the WIS shopfront from 10am-4pm
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays